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Alastair Dalton
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Correspondent and Columnist, The Scotsman
Glasgow
Beats
Transport in Scotland
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By Alastair Dalton Verified| The Scotsman Verified Flights at Gatwick remain the least punctual Flights at Scotland’s busiest airport have become more punctual despite passenger numbers growing to record levels. Travellers departing from Edinburgh Airport were delayed by an average of 18 minutes last year, when passengers reached 16 million - more than three minutes less than in 2023. Glasgow Airport passengers suffered shorter delays, with average waits reducing from 16.5 minutes to 15 minutes.
By Alastair Dalton Verified| The Scotsman Verified Scottish Conservatives claim payouts were all due to delays and cancellations caused by ageing fleetFood and accommodation payments to CalMac passengers caught up in ferry disruption has increased by more than half in three years, new figures have shown. The total amount paid by the Scottish Government west coast operator increased from £202,462 in 2021-22 to £314, 494 - or 55 per cent. It was £306,223 in 2022-23.
By Alastair Dalton Verified| The Scotsman Verified Rivals LNER says the seats in its twice-as-old trains remain in “really good condition”Scotland's newest train operator Lumo is replacing seat upholstery because it is becoming worn after just three years - in stark contrast to rival firms which expect up to decades of use before theirs need refurbishment. The move was announced days after a reviewer of the Edinburgh-London service for the consumer watchdog Which?
Company Info
The Scotsman
The Scotsman is a well-established manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration equipment, with a history dating back to 1921. Originally founded as Queen Stove Works in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the company initially produced camp stoves and later expanded into various heating and kitchen products. The Scotsman brand emerged in 1950 after the acquisition of the American Gas Machine Company, which had a history of manufacturing ice machines. Over the years, Scotsman has grown through several acquisitions, becoming the largest-selling ice machine brand worldwide. Its product line includes commercial ice machines, freezers, water coolers, and beverage dispensing equipment. The company serves a diverse range of customers in the foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, and retail industries, emphasizing American manufacturing and a strong presence in its hometown of Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
+44 131 620 8626
Founded: 1817